Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 08:17:59 +0930 From: Adam Smith <adam@internode.com.au> To: "W. D." <WD@US-Webmasters.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Recommended software for various computer types? Message-ID: <20040811224759.GB717@internode.com.au> In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20040811163958.07c52270@209.152.117.178> References: <5.1.0.14.2.20040811163958.07c52270@209.152.117.178>
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On Wed, Aug 11, 2004 at 04:48:26PM -0500, W. D. said: > Hi Folks, > > What are some recommendations for programs for these > different types of computers? > > (Internet Web Server, Desktop Workstation, Firewall, > Samba LAN File Server) > > Which programs are essential? Useful? Which to avoid? > Why? It's difficult to answer these questions based solely on the fact that each system you build is designed to perform a set of functions. Each of these functions will require a software package to drive it. Your situation is unique to you. Let us know more about what you need to do with the specific server. For you to ask what software is required for a Samba server, the answer is Samba. Do you want it to do anything else? If so, what? Then perhaps we can recommend some better tools to do that job. Personally, I build a box from the ground up, and I add what I need to it as time goes on. When I build a new machine, I have a clear idea of exactly what I need it to do, and when I begin adding functionality to that box, I add the software for it. Cheers, Adam > Comments on configuration options? > > Here's a chart: > ==================================================================== > 1. Samba LAN File Server > > Essential: > > > Useful: > > > Avoid: > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > 2. Desktop Workstation > > Essential: > > > Useful: > > > Avoid: > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > 3. Internet Web Server > > Essential: > > > Useful: > > > Avoid: > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > 4. Firewall > > Essential: > > > Useful: > > > Avoid: > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > Thanks for your recommendations!!! > > > Start Here to Find It Fast!? -> http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ > $8.77 Domain Names -> http://domains.us-webmasters.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > -- Adam Smith Internode : http://www.internode.on.net Phone : (08) 8228 2999 Dog for sale: Eats lots and is fond of children.
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